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Farmers Market open in Baldwin

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Tuesday, June 19. 2018

The City of Baldwin Farmers’ Market is now open from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays in the downtown area, across from the old city hall location. There is no fee for vendors taking part in the market through the month of October. Products that are not characteristic of a wholesome family environment will not be allowed. “The sale of ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin denies rezoning for business

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Wednesday, June 13. 2018

The Baldwin City Council denied a controversial rezoning request on Monday for approximately two acres at 925 Duncan Bridge Road. Chet Barrett, on behalf of the property owners, Estate of Bobby and Frances Barrett, applied for the rezoning from Residential (R1) to Highway Business (HB). He planned to sell the lot to the owner of a landscaping ... [Full Story »]

Breaking: Pedestrian killed on 85

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Wednesday, June 6. 2018

Two pedestrians were struck, one was killed Wednesday morning at mile marker 149 on I-85, according to a Georgia State Patrol news release. According to the release, Jerry Thomas, 45, of Vale, North Carolina was traveling south on I-85 in the left lane when Thomas failed to maintain his lane and traveled onto the east shoulder of the roadway, ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves variance for poultry house

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Wednesday, June 6. 2018

Despite opposition from a nearby property owner, the Banks County Board of Commissioners approved a variance request from Jason Hensley to build a third poultry house on his property on Christmas Tree Road. Hensley’s variance request was for setbacks for one poultry house. He already has two poultry houses on his property at this location. ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves variance for poultry house

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Wednesday, June 6. 2018

BOC approves variance for poultry house

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Wednesday, June 6. 2018

BOC approves budget requests from sheriff

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Wednesday, May 30. 2018

The Banks County Board of Commissioners approved salary increases for the sheriff’s department in budget hearings held last week. The BOC approved a salary increase of $2,000 each for the road patrolman. The county has 48 patrolmen. The BOC also approved salary increases for the sheriff and chief deputy. The sheriff’s salary was approved at ... [Full Story »]

Memorial Day program planned Monday

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Friday, May 25. 2018

A Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m. in Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Homer. The American Legion and Auxiliary Post 215 will be remembering those who have served and are now gone. Those attending are asked to bring their lawn chairs for seating.

Incumbents win in BOC races

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Tuesday, May 22. 2018

The two incumbents on the Banks County Board of Commissioners were re-elected Tuesday. In the District 1 race on the Banks County BOC, incumbent Danny Maxwell took 55 percent of the votes over challenger Sam Moon. Maxwell had 1,291 votes, while Moon had 1,075. In the District 3 race on the Banks County BOC, incumbent Sammy Reece took 66 percent ... [Full Story »]

Incumbents win in BOC races; Erwin takes house seat

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Tuesday, May 22. 2018

The two incumbents on the Banks County Board of Commissioners were re-elected Tuesday, while Chris Erwin won in the District 28 Georgia House of Representatives race. In the District 1 race on the Banks County BOC, incumbent Danny Maxwell took 55 percent of the votes over challenger Sam Moon. Maxwell had 1,291 votes, while Moon had 1,075. In ... [Full Story »]

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